When used with the David Attenborough documentary on BBC (below), this resource with some discussion could be an excellent overview on climate change with detail enough to support GCSE knowledge well. Certainly a relief from text-based work! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00049b1/climate-change-the-facts

Assessing some of the key knowledge and skills that should have been covered at KS2 - as well as one or two more challenging questions. The marksheet is also included, but the levels have been removed, in line with government changes. A student that answers well and achieves more than 70% is at a good starting point for KS3.

This is a gap filler about the history of plate tectonics: a good starter activity to introduce the idea that the Earth is not static or entirely solid.

Gap fill note-taking worksheet for the documentary about sustainable cities. There are 5 examples from around the world detailing how they re rapidly ‘greening’ their space. There are a couple of short answer questions and a 6 marker at the end, as well as an answer sheet attached.

4 Geography lessons about the Arctic Circle and who manages the area

Fill in the blanks about the greenhouse effect, which is thought to be a cause of climate change. Included is an answer sheet, a higher ability sheet with limited clues, and a lower ability sheet with less complicated language and more clues.

Using the SHP textbooks, research and describe (using paragraphs) what life was like in the middle ages.

General overview documents of what to teach when, what to cover and for how long. Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Using the national curriculum, and linking to the 9-1 GCSE in order to focus the planning of SOWs

4 assessments tests based around some popular topics covered in KS3

Using historical and current data, look into where people move to and from in relation to the UK and create flowline maps. For Geography Edexcel B 2016

Using materials about the rights and responsibilities of a child - match up and poster work lesson with A/V links to youtube. Display title is included, too.

Using data about Birmingham and the Peak District, create triangular graphs to represent employment structure in the UK for comparison. For use with Geography Edexcel B 2016

Two useful forms for encouraging aspiration and literacy in secondary students. I created them to use in form time, or PSHE, but could be useful in other areas.

Can be used as display materials or as trackers in students books/folders. I have attached a student copy (without levels) and a teacher copy (with levels).

6 'new topic' goals sheets to stick in books for planning and reviewing in class. Not every KS3 topic is provided here - just the most common.

Can be used as display materials or as a tracker in students books/folders. I have attached a student copy (without levels) and a teacher copy (with levels).

An introduction to comparing urban and rural life in the UK for Geography Edexcel B 2016, using Birmingham and the Peak District as case studies.

A lesson about the different levels of governance ruling in the UK, with a look into their roles in managing quality of life in urban and rural areas. for use with Geography Edexcel B 2016.

Activity and data collection work book for coastal coursework

A range of KS3 assessments and markschemes aimed at mid-ability Y7